Guest Network Pro (IoT network)

[BeachGuy]

Merlin v3006.102.5. Main router GT-AX6000 with another GT-AX6000 in MoCA wired backhaul (2.5GbE) AiMesh mode

I set up Guest Network Pro for IoT Network. Devices that were connected @ 5GHz on "standard" network have "excellent" signal but when connected to IoT network (I guess VLAN?) they only have "fair" signal. Is that because they're "virtual"? How can I get a better signal through IoT network?

 

[bennor]

It may help if you post some readable screen shots of what you are seeing and your Guest Network Pro profile IoT configuration. Redact the sensitive information. Also include to which device your WiFi clients are connecting to, the main router or the AiMesh node.

 

[BeachGuy]

It may help if you post some readable screen shots of what you are seeing and your Guest Network Pro profile IoT configuration. Redact the sensitive information. Also include to which device your WiFi clients are connecting to, the main router or the AiMesh node.

Not sure what "readable screen shots of what you are seeing" means. Previously "seeing" excellent connection, now with IoT "seeing" fair connection. For example Roku 4K Streaming Stick is connected to standard network node with "excellent" connection but when connected to node on IoT network it shows "fair" connection.
Just standard setup of IoT network (default). It doesn't matter which device clients connect to, they have always had "excellent" signal but now have "fair" when connected to either main or node.

 

[bennor]

Not sure what "readable screen shots of what you are seeing" means.

It means just that. Post readable router GUI screen shots of your router's WiFi and Guest Network Pro IoT settings, and where you are seeing this "excellent or fair connection indication, so others can review and see what you see. Include screen shot(s) of the Wireless Log too form the router. Otherwise no one has any context without more information.

 

[BeachGuy]

It means just that. Post readable router GUI screen shots of your router's WiFi and Guest Network Pro IoT settings, and where you are seeing this "excellent or fair connection indication, so others can review and see what you see. Include screen shot(s) of the Wireless Log too form the router. Otherwise no one has any context without more information.

The "excellent/fair" connection is on the TV screen of the roku.

 

[BeachGuy]

The question is directed more to someone knowledgeable about the main network function versus VLAN function and how signals may be different or processed.

 

[bennor]

The question is directed more to someone knowledgeable about the main network function versus VLAN function and how signals may be different or processed.

Generally the wireless signal should be similar. The difference typically comes from connecting to a AiMesh Node versus connecting to the main router due to either hardware differences between AiMesh node and main router, or between different location between main router and AiMesh node. Your WiFi environment may also play a roll as you turn devices on and off. You would likely need to review what the router is indicating for the client connection when you have it connected to the main LAN vs when connected to the Guest Network Pro.

The reason why it was asked for detailed information including screen shots was to see how the WiFi is configured and if anyone reading may have suggested improvements.